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Qualification reform
23 October 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Minister is launching the second stage of a review aimed at reforming post-16 qualifications in England, focusing on quality and clarity to better serve students' career ambitions and address skills gaps.
Action Requested
The minister proposes consultation proposals that focus on level 3 qualifications alongside T Levels and A levels for young people, with additional flexibility for adults. The review also aims to improve study at level 2 and below through a call for evidence.
Key Facts
- More than 12,000 different qualifications are funded in England at level 3 and below.
- The consultation period is until 15 January 2021.
- T Levels and A levels should become the programmes of choice at level 3.
- Ofqual and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education will have a key role in ensuring quality.
- Employers will be central to aligning qualifications with employer-led standards.
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